Friday Night at the Movies
2026-03-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto)
Join us for White Bird, an inspirational film about wartime memories of the German occupation of France. A bully expelled from his school in New York City meets his French grandmother who teaches him about their family’s past in wartime occupied France. “A story of hope, kindness and courage in the darkest of time.” Starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson.
Free admission! Everyone is welcome! Doors open at 6:30 and the movie starts at 7:00. Drinks and snacks available.

Food Bank Collection
2026-03-23 14:00 - 15:00
We will be having a food bank collection for Rideau Rockcliffe Food Bank on Monday, March 23rd from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm. You may also drop off your donations in the food bank collection box in the narthex prior to our in-person collection.
There is a huge need for our support. In particular, the following things are most helpful:

Rice
Pasta and pasta sauce
Canned meat and fish
Canned fruit and vegetables
Canned stews and chilis
Whole grain cereals
Healthy snacks – granola bars, applesauce, fruit cups
Diapers (size 3T, 4T and 5T) and feminine supplies
Coffee
Reusable grocery bags
Egg containers are back on the list too!

Wednesday Evening Lenten Service
2026-03-25 19:00 - 19:30
During the season of Lent, there will be a 30 minute Lenten Service every Wednesday evening at 7pm on Zoom.
Join us for the next five weeks as we reflect and worship together. The overall theme is ‘Reflections on Wilderness Time’.
The service will be led by a different lay leader every week according to the following schedule:
Feb 25 ~ Val Lines
Mar 4 ~ David Wray
Mar 11 ~ Bob Gander
Mar 18 ~ Phyllis Macrae
Mar 25 ~ Lynn Solvason
Click here for the link: Wednesday Evening Lenten Service ZOOM Link

A passcode should not be needed, but it is 405442 if necessary.

Bells in Spring
2026-05-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Rideau Park United Church, 2203 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 7L9, Canada

Men's Breakfast
2026-05-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Perkins Restaurant, 1130 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa, Ontario, K1K3B6, Canada
The Emmanuel’s Men’s Group meets monthly for Breakfast from 8:30-10:30 am at Roger’s Italian Bistro, at 500 Terminal Ave.
The upcoming dates are:
May 9
June 13
July 11
August 8

Let's Stay Together
2026-05-10 11:30 - 13:30
Join us after the service for lunch followed by a choice of two activities with the theme of poetry. There will be a chance to explore poetry for the young and young at heart, and we are also hoping to have a spoken word artist come and share their work. This event, which was previously scheduled for April, is now taking place in May.

Book Club
2026-05-11 19:00 - 20:30
The Book Club is meeting in Person on Monday, May 11th.
We will start the session with a quick check-in with everyone; we look forward to reconnecting with everyone!
We will be discussing Proof by Beverley McLachlin.
Check out the full book club schedule on the ACTIVITIES page under Activities & Fellowship.

Grocery Card Sales
2026-05-17 11:00 - 11:30
On a monthly basis, you may purchase Loblaws, Metro and Farm Boy Gift cards to raise funds for refugee housing through the Ottawa Mennonite Refugee Association. The grocery store partners pay OMRA between 4% and 5% of the value of the grocery cards. OMRA uses the funds to subsidize rents for refugee housing. Here is the link to the website: omraottawa.org
Grocery cards may be purchased by cheque, cash or e-transfer to envelope.secretary@emmanuelunited.ca (please do your e-transfer 2-3 days in advance of the sale date).
Sales will take place following the church service on:
May 17, 2026
June 21, 2026
Thank you for your support of OMRA.

Emmanuel Youth Outreach Leadership Camp
2026-07-27 09:00 - 2026-07-31 15:30
Save the date. This is a camp for youth in Grades 6 to 10. Registration forms will be ready soon.

Cook and Canoe Camp
2026-08-10 - 2026-08-14
Adventure into the wilderness with our Canoe Camp from August 10-14. It is intended for youth going into Grades 4 and above in September. Monday and Tuesday will be spent at Emmanuel, preparing food and playing games. The canoe camp will take place at Lac LaPeche, about 45 minutes north of Ottawa, from Wednesday morning to Friday afternoon. For more information, please contact Val Lines at bvlines84@rogers.com.
